Abq Grill n Que

05/28/2025

01/23/2025

Hi family and friends,

It's been a long time since I last posted on social media, but in early December, I survived a stroke caused by a blood clot that formed after I got COVID-19 around Thanksgiving. Since then, I have been rehabbing and trying to get back to “normal.” Although my stroke was rather mild, it has affected my vision, left hand (which is my dominant hand), and balance. I'm still trying to relearn how to write and type, but fortunately, physical therapy has been progressing well, and I'm slowly regaining my balance and strength. Every day, I'm seeing improvement, so I'm hopeful that the remaining deficiencies will improve over time.

I have many things to be thankful for, but first and foremost, I am fortunate to have my wife, Mona, by my side throughout this. She has been amazing, and I don't know where I would be without her. My family and friends have also been very instrumental in my rehab, and all of their support, prayers, and visits are greatly appreciated. I have many challenges ahead of me, but one thing is for certain: this situation will not bring me down. It's going to take a lot more than a stroke to stop me.

For those of you who have donated, I can't thank you enough for your support. I have not yet been cleared to return to work by my doctor, so your donations are extremely helpful to us during this difficult time. If you'd like to make a donation, we have a GoFundMe campaign at https://gofund.me/704acb0b

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12/28/2024

David, co-owner of ABQ Grill 'n 'Que Food Truck needs our help. After facing serious health challenges, his family is in a tough spot. Every little bit helps. Please consider donating and sharing to support his recovery.

https://gofund.me/704acb0b

12/28/2024

Hi, I'm Mona Varela and David Varela is my husband of 26 years. David has faced health i… Mona Varela needs your support for David's Healing Journey Needs You

10/19/2024

When we're enjoying a drink at a local speakeasy, talking about tomorrow's Breaking Benjamin, Staind, and Daughtry concert, and this pops up on our messenger. Oh, do we love challenges, but what to do about our tix?

08/16/2024

Today many food truck owners and operators gathered in the Vincent E. Griego Council Chambers for a City Council meeting to voice our concerns over the recent increase in health inspection fees, which previously was $120 per year, but was increased to $900 as of 8/1/24. Unfortunately, the City Council disallowed discussion of those fees in their agenda, preventing us from speaking on the issue. We are now forced to voice our concerns to and all of the Councilmembers in Albuquerque. I have reached out to District 1 Councilmember Louie Sanchez via email, as well as the 8 other Councilmembers. I will also be reaching out to Mayor Keller.

In summary, the fee increase is excessive. It puts a strain on our food service businesses, and it prevents us from giving our employees a living wage. It also could lead to more illegal operations of food businesses who are not registered and permitted to vend in the City.

The revenue generated from this increase--on 300 registered mobile food businesses--would allow the City to hire no more than 6 new health inspectors at $37,000/year. Alternatively, if the fee were set to $240 per year, and the Gross Receipts Tax rate were increased from 7.625% to 7.7% (still lower than the previous 7.875%), the extra GRT revenue generated by over 38,000 Albuquerque businesses could be $5,000,000, which could allow the City to hire 56-136 new employees, depending on salary, experience, and benefits.

Voices need to be heard on this issue! Please contact your City Councilor and Mayor Keller and convince them to put this matter up for public discussion.

06/08/2024

We'll have some jars of our house made pickles tomorrow at Hot Rods for Hunger, Sunday, June 9, 2024, from 9 AM to 1 PM.

Albertsons Market (Eubank & Candelaria)
2801 Eubank Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM

06/07/2024

Do you love cars, family fun, and helping a good cause? We do! Join us at the Hot Rods for Hunger car show benefiting the Storehouse New Mexico food pantry.

Sunday, June 9, 2024 | 9 AM to 1 PM

📍Albertsons Market (Eubank & Candelaria)

2801 Eubank Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112

Tons of amazing cars will be on hand, plus there will be food trucks, a kid’s zone, and a food drive, too. It’s open to the public and free to attend.

Learn more or register your ride today at hotrods-hunger.org

09/30/2023

This is why we keep doing what we do.

09/16/2023

Can you guess who we catered for tonight?

08/19/2023

Think you can sing better than Dave? It's karaoke night at The Brewitarium by Unhinged Brewing, and we're serving Monster Turkey Legs, our famous Brisket Burnt Ends, and our equally famous Martin Special.. And of course there's ice cold, delicious craft beer. Maybe Dave will belt out a few songs while we're there! Unhinged Brewing. Check out our menu at https://abqgrillnque.com/our-menu

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